Total enrollment
403
+10 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Shelby
Nebraska · Public K-12
For families in Shelby, public-school options total 3 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 403 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Shelby
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 87%
% Hispanic
18%
was 12%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
684
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
403
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHELBY - RISING CITY HIGH SCHOOL | High | 09-12 | 112 |
| SHELBY - RISING CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Elementary | PK-05 | 201 |
| SHELBY - RISING CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Middle | 06-08 | 90 |
About Shelby
Shelby, Nebraska is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 403 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Shelby average about 134 students each, 59% below the Nebraska norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 403 students, grew 3% from the 393 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 87% to 79%.
On this page, the community for Shelby discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.